Summer's almost here - so get off that treadmill and head for the great outdoors. "There is nothing better than fresh air, and the new sights and sounds you get from running outside," says running coach Liz Fulford (fitnesstrainingspecialists
more bearable by combining easy outdoor sessions with treadmill work in a warm, dry gym. Start outdoors, running for 20-60 minutes. Rehydrate, then get on the treadmill for another 45-60 minutes. Beat it: On cold days, wear a baselayer and lightweight
says that very long runs overload and fatigue the nervous system. "Muscles get over-stimulated, so cramps are common after marathons," says physiotherapist Alex Floyd, of BUPA's Sports Medicine Centre of Excellence. Cut it out: Build long runs
years, most notably among people aged 35-44. But these aren’t all aspiring Ironmen, keen to tackle the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run that comprise the toughest tri on offer. Many are amateur athletes who’ve run themselves into a
